[ECOLOG-L] A Global Acoustic Biodiversity Monitoring

[Orlando Alfonso Acevedo Charry]

Dear Colleagues -

Last Thursday, we launched a Kickstarter project (CLICK http://goo.gl/cDAC4X)
to establish a global network of acoustic biodiversity monitoring stations.
We think
this project could be of interest for you; become a part of this
global project!!!

We would greatly appreciated any help supporting and promoting this global
conservation project.

Please follow the link and feel free to contact me for more
information about the project and how support it.

Thanks for your help.

Orlando

PS. Why do not star your day by listening to the sounds of nature
from around the world in real-time?


Orlando A.  Acevedo - Charry MSc
@OAcevedoCharry
Sieve Analytics Inc.

[ECOLOG-L] Professor and Director - CalCOFI Program - Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego

[Andrew Barton]

Professor and Director, CalCOFI Program

Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at UC San Diego
(http://scripps.ucsd.edu) seeks a faculty member who will serve as the
Director of the SIO component of the CalCOFI (California Cooperative Oceanic
Fisheries Investigations; http://www.calcofi.org/) program. Applicants must
have a Ph.D. in ocean sciences or related fields, and research interests and
distinguished accomplishments in multidisciplinary research in fisheries
oceanography and/or biological oceanography. We are particularly interested
in a fisheries scientist broadly defined, but other research areas could
include, but are not limited to, pelagic ecology, physical-biological
coupling, biological modeling, bioinformatics, and spatial ecology. The
candidate will participate actively in teaching and mentoring, secure
support for graduate students, and sustain an innovative, extramurally
supported program of research.

CalCOFI is among the preeminent time series programs in the world ocean.
Established in 1949, it remains a unique partnership among the NOAA National
Marine Fisheries Service, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife,
and SIO. The Director of the SIO component of CalCOFI will provide strategic
leadership, effectively manage the program, connect the program even more
closely to our academic and research activities at SIO and partner
institutions, promote understanding and use of the results within
California, nationally and internationally, initiate creative scientific
research, and seek ways to enhance the program.
 
SIO is a world renowned center of marine research with approximately 200
principal investigators leading research programs on all aspects of earth,
ocean and atmospheric sciences. SIO is committed to academic excellence and
diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We seek candidates
who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence by providing leadership in
teaching, research and service toward building an equitable and diverse
scholarly environment.

The appointment will entail full time salary support as a Professor and
Director of the SIO component of CalCOFI.  Rank, level of appointment
(Associate, Acting Associate, Full, Acting Full) and salary will be
consistent with the applicant’s qualifications and experience and with
University of California pay scales.

For full consideration, please apply by the 9/30/16 deadline:
https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01169

The University of California San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran
status. For applicants with interest in spousal/partner employment, please
also see http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/aps/partneropp/index.html for the
UCSD Partner Opportunities Program.

[ECOLOG-L] Lab Tech 2 position at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

[Maya Watts]

Please see the advert below for a Laboratory Tech 2 position at the 
OIMB/UO and the instructions for applying:


Laboratory Technician 2

Posting:05986
Classification: C6811
Department: Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
Opens:  2016-09-02
Closes: 2016-10-03
Salary: $15.62 - $23.56 Per Hour
Location:   Charleston
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) at University of Oregon 
invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Laboratory Technician 2.

OIMB is located in Charleston, Oregon, near Coos Bay.
This position works a flexible work schedule. The nature of the job may 
require irregular hours, such as to meet a tide or execute a timed step 
in a procedure. Position may require occasional weekend work.
This is a classified position represented by SEIU local 503, Oregon 
Public Employees Union.
University of Oregon positions that are at least half-time are eligible 
for excellent benefits, including health and dental, employer-paid 
retirement, and tuition benefits for employee or an eligible dependent, 
sick and vacation leave.
This recruitment is open to any applicant who meets the qualifications 
listed below.

TO QUALIFY YOU MUST HAVE:

Two years of experience performing routine, standardized analytical 
tests and laboratory procedures in accordance with well-defined written 
instructions and high school courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, 
or any course which included laboratory work; OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience.
NOTE: An Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science may substitute for one 
year of the required experience.


Minimum Qualifications:

Familiarity with essential laboratory chemistry and basic techniques in 
molecular biology (bacteriology, cloning, PCR, etc.).

Experience with saltwater aquaria and marine invertebrates.
Experience with standard laboratory record-keeping and sample handling.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with environmental and multiplex PCR.
Experience in the use of bioinformatic resources for sequence analysis.
Experience with invertebrate embryology and larval culture.
Familiarity with plankton sampling methods and larval types.
Light microscopy.
Position is subject to a criminal background check.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Laboratory maintenance: care of algal cultures and marine animals in 
aquaria; ordering and organizing supplies and common use reagents; 
sample organization and inventory; media prep, autoclaving, etc.
Routine Molecular Biology Research: Assisting researcher with mini 
preps, RNA synthesis, DNA extraction, etc. on a regular basis at the 
demand of the research.
Routine Research Laboratory Support: Includes processing PCR and 
sequence analysis of environment samples, PCR-based recombinant 
construct assembly, transgene construction, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Although most of the work will take place in a laboratory, the position 
will likely involve field collecting in the intertidal or by boat, and 
some plankton sampling.


SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:

To assist us in making the selection for this position, please respond 
to the following question on a separate sheet(s) of paper.  Make sure 
that any experience or training described in your responses are included 
on your application.


1. Please describe how your experience and education qualify you for 
this position and enables you to perform the duties of this position as 
outlined above.


APPLICATION SUBMISSION:


Online submission is the preferred method. Create an account at:
Human Resources Job Application Form (Online)
Paper submission can be made by printing the form at:
Human Resources Job Application Form (PDF)

Mail or hand deliver the paper application and all relevant materials, 
including the answers to the supplemental questions, by 5:00PM on the 
closing date to:


Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
PO Box 5389
63466 Boat Basin Drive
Charleston, OR 97420
Fax: (541) 888-3250

The UO Human Resources application must be filled out completely, with a 
signature or it will not be accepted. Make sure to keep a copy of your 
application packet for job interviews.


The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. 
The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does 
not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran 
and disability status.


UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national 
or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran 
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in 
all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title 
IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO 
policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of 
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, or to the Office for Civil 
Rights. Contact information, related policies, 

[ECOLOG-L] 2 staff scientist positions at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: microbial ecology and quantitative forest ecology

[Helene Muller-Landau]

*TWO RESEARCH POSITIONS IN TROPICAL BIOLOGY: *

*MICROBIAL ECOLOGY **and QUANTITATIVE FOREST ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION*



The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI; www.stri.si.edu) is
pleased to invite applicants to fill two permanent research positions. The
first position is part of a new initiative, made possible by generous
support from the Simons Foundation, to conduct research on functional roles
played by *microbes in tropical forests*. The second position is for a
quantitative biologist conducting research on the *ecology and evolution of
tropical forests*. Successful candidates will develop outstanding,
independent research programs, supervise students and post-doctoral
fellows, collaborate with Smithsonian staff, and provide service to STRI.



STRI is headquartered in the Republic of Panama, with modern research
facilities, a library with extensive holdings in the natural and
anthropological sciences, and field stations throughout the Republic of
Panamá. Staff scientists maintain research programs within a worldwide
network of collaborators at diverse academic institutions. Opportunities
for mentoring young scientists are available through an internal fellowship
program. Formal teaching is possible through educational programs with
affiliated universities, but not required.



Incumbents will complement existing strengths at STRI, and within STRI’s
Center for Tropical Forest Science/Smithsonian Forest Global Earth
Observatory, including, but not limited to, community and population
ecology, ecosystem biology, evolutionary ecology, soil-plant interactions,
microbial ecology of forests, plant physiology, animal behavior and human
impacts on tropical forests. Both positions are based in the Republic of
Panama. Early- to mid-career candidates are especially encouraged, but
applicants at all postdoctoral stages will be considered.



*Minimum Qualifications*: A Ph.D. and post-doctoral research experience in
a relevant field, outstanding publication record, demonstrated success in
obtaining grants, and a commitment to communicating science to the public.
Demonstrated experience with bioinformatics (microbial biologist) and
database management (quantitative biologist) will be an advantage.



*To Apply: *Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a summary
of research accomplishments and interests, curriculum vitae, three to five
significant publications as separate PDFs, and the names and contact
information of three references.



*Send applications electronically to **strisea...@si.edu*
*. *Address inquiries to Dr. Allen Herre, Chair,
Microbial Ecology Search Committee at her...@si.edu or Dr. Helene
Muller-Landau, Chair, Quantitative Forest Ecology Search Committee, at
mull...@si.edu.



Positions are open until filled; review of applications will begin on 2
December 2016.



STRI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its
workforce. Appointments are made regardless of nationality.



*Job announcement: **http://www.forestgeo.si.edu/article/248/*

[ECOLOG-L] 2017 ESA Annual Meeting: Propose A Session For Portland!

[Jennifer Riem]

2017 ESA Annual Meeting: Propose A Session For Portland!


Deadline: September 15 at 5:00 PM Eastern (2:00 PM Pacific)


We invite proposals for Symposia 
(www.esa.org/portland/symposia/), 
Organized Oral Sessions 
(www.esa.org/portland/organized-oral-sessions/),
 and Organized Poster Sessions 
(www.esa.org/portland/organized-poster-sessions/)
 for ESA's 2017 Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon.

This year's theme is "Linking biodiversity, material cycling and ecosystem 
services in a changing world."

Although session proposals related to the meeting's theme are encouraged, any 
timely and coherent subject of broad interest to ecologists will be considered. 
Proposals will be peer reviewed using criteria described in the proposal calls.

Proposals must be submitted through the online form by September 15 at 5:00 PM 
Eastern Time (2:00 Pacific). No late or emailed proposals will be considered.

For more information visit: www.esa.org/portland

If you have any questions, please contact the Program Chair, Christopher 
Swan(chris.s...@umbc.edu) or the Science Programs Coordinator, Jennifer Riem 
(jenni...@esa.org).

[ECOLOG-L] FW: Invitation to Apply: EQuIP Peer Review Panel for Science

[Teresa Mourad]

This is a forwarded message from “Next Generation Science Standards”

Please contact n...@achieve.org for additional questions or comments.



INVITATION TO APPLY

 Achieve announces launch of

EQuIP Peer Review Panel for Science

Achieve is excited to announce the creation of the EQuIP Peer Review Panel for 
Science.



The goal of the EQuIP Peer Review Panel for Science will be to identify 
high-quality lessons and units that are designed for the Next Generation 
Science Standards (NGSS). Building on the work of the EQuIP peer review panels 
for mathematics and English Language Arts, the science peer reviewers will 
evaluate lessons and units in their area of expertise and, collectively, will 
cover grades K-12. Any lessons and units that are determined to be of high 
quality will be publicly shared via www.nextgenscience.org so that educators 
and curriculum developers across all states and districts can benefit from 
these materials.



APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Interested persons must complete this online application. (Application 
period is Sept. 6 - Sept. 23, 2016)

2. Applicants will receive an email containing two grade-banded science lessons 
to review and one copy of the new EQuIP Rubric for Science (Version 3) to use 
as they evaluate both science lessons.

3. Applicants must submit their completed EQuIP rubric reviews for 
consideration. (Due no later than Sept. 23, 2016)

4. Accepted applicants will be notified of their selection as a peer reviewer. 
(By Oct. 21, 2016)

5. Selected peer reviewers must confirm their commitment and interest. (No 
later than Oct. 25, 2016)

SELECTION PROCESS



While all interested persons are encouraged to apply, the application process 
is designed to evaluate applicant's ability to apply the EQuIP Rubric for 
Science (Version 3.0) and reveal their understanding of A Framework for K-12 
Science Education and the NGSS. Applicants will be selected based on their 
ability to make consistent, criterion-based evaluations using the latest 
version of the EQuIP Rubric for Science.



Please note that the EQuIP Rubric for Lessons & Units: Science (Version 2.0) 
has been updated and looking ahead, selected peer reviewers will only use the 
new EQuIP Rubric (Version 3.0) to evaluate lessons for quality and alignment to 
the NGSS. The latest tool, Version 3.0, will be released to applicants (and 
available on www.nextgenscience.org).



THE COMMITMENT



The responsibilities of the peer reviewers will include:

1. Convening in person at least once each calendar year, starting with a 
mandatory two-day Kickoff Meeting during November 15-16, 2016.

2. Committing up to twelve days of service during the inaugural one-year term, 
through a combination of in-person and virtual meetings, as well as time spent 
independently reviewing collections.

3. Completing a quality review process for a minimum of ten assigned reviews 
per year, including submitting written, criterion-based feedback in a timely 
manner.

While peer reviewers are committing to a one-year term, the work will be 
ongoing and there will be opportunities to extend their involvement. A full 
list of responsibilities will be provided to selected peer reviewers on October 
21, 2016.



For answers to common questions, check out the FAQ: EQuIP Peer Review Panel for 
Science.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



Achieve thanks Alcoa Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, and Pisces 
Foundation for their generous support of EQuIP for Science and for working to 
ensure all students have access to a quality science education.



Please contact n...@achieve.org for additional questions or comments.



-



Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs

[ECOLOG-L] amphibian drift fence technician position

[Carola Haas]

Please circulate to interested and experienced candidates. Thank you!


Title: Flatwoods Salamander Drift Fence Technician, Florida Panhandle

 Agency: Virginia Tech

 Location: Eglin Air Force Base, Niceville, FL

 Job Description:

Candidate will work with Virginia Tech to assist with research, monitoring, and 
management of reticulated flatwoods salamanders on Eglin Air Force Base, 
Florida.  Position will require working a combination of days/nights in 
Fall/Winter in potentially adverse conditions (cold, rain, wind).  
Responsibilities will include running drift fences at federally endangered 
reticulated flatwoods salamander breeding ponds, conducting dipnet surveys and 
night-time spotlighting surveys for larval flatwoods salamanders, data 
entry/proofing, and other duties with other project components as time allows.  
Candidate must be able to work in standing water using hip waders, perform 
detail work late at night while wet and cold, and be comfortable working around 
venomous snakes.  Work will begin in October or early November and will 
continue into December 2016, or possibly as late as March or April.  A second 
position may be available starting in mid- to late-February and extending until 
April or May.  Candidates may work 1-2 days week operating camera traps at 
gopher tortoise burrows. Please send a cover letter and resume, including names 
and contact information for three references, to Ms. Tara Craig at 
tvipp...@vt.edu with DRIFT FENCE TECH in the subject line of the email.  We 
will begin reviewing applications on September 12.  For questions about the 
position you can contact Mr. Kelly Jones (kcjon...@vt.edu) or Dr. Carola Haas 
(cah...@vt.edu).  Virginia Tech is an EO/AA EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY.

 Qualifications:

Strongly prefer applicants with B.S. in Wildlife Science or related field; 
previous experience working with amphibians, especially ambystomatid 
salamanders, or experience handling federally threatened or endangered species; 
experience running drift fences; experience marking amphibians using VIE and/or 
PIT tags; experience operating camera traps, working on a military 
installation, and operating 4WD vehicles.

Applicants must have previous natural resource field experience, valid driver's 
license, demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively; 
successful applicants will be adaptable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, 
comfortable working on an active military base, comfortable working alone at 
night, and able to work harmoniously with others.  

Salary: $10-$12/hr

 

Carola A. Haas
Professor, Wildlife Ecology
Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Conservation
112 Cheatham Hall (MC 0321)
310 West Campus Drive, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
cah...@vt.edu
540-231-9269
http://www.fishwild.vt.edu/faculty/haas.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteers for seaturtles project in Panama

[Eric Flores]

Dear Ecologgers

The Isla Cañas Wildlife Refuge, is seeking for 10 volunteers to help the
monitoring program of seaturtles in Panama.
Volunteers have to pay:
- Roundtrip fly ticket to and from Panama.
- Have a valid health insurance during her/his stay in Panama.

Volunteers will receive from the Isla Cañas government agency:
- Local transportation from a nearst city in the country side (Las
Tablas) to Isla Cañas.
- Accomodation in the installations of Isla Cañas.
- Headlamps.

Volunteers will receive from Panama Wildlife Conservation Chairty:
- Transportation from Panama city to Las Tablas city.
- Food during her/his stay in Isla Cañas.

Time of the volunteering:
- From end of september or begining of october onwards but if volunteers
can stay less time they are welcome as well.

Please send a short CV and letter of motivation about your interest to:
e...@panamawildlife.org and wpoveda...@gmail.com

For more information watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNMYj-icB7o

Regards

Dr. Eric E. Flores
Programmes Manager
Panama Wildlife Conservation
Postal address:
162 Westbourne Groove
W11 2RW, London
UK
UK Mobile: +44 782 450 7227
Panama Mobile: +507 68199508

[ECOLOG-L] Botanical Research Crew Leader

[Elizabeth Middleton]

Region: Statewide

Official Domain:  Grassland Systems Field Station, Clinton, Missouri

Title:  Botanical Research Crew Leader

Pay Rate:  $12.47/hr

Start Date:   January 1, 2017 (negotiable)

Hours:  1880 (20 weeks @40 hours and 32 weeks @34 hours)  

Number of positions: 1

Supervisor: Dr. Elizabeth Middleton, Grassland Botanist, Missouri 
Department of Conservation 

Summary:  The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Grassland Systems 
Field Station is recruiting 1 Botanical Research Crew Leader to assist in 
collecting vegetation data in the tallgrass prairies of West-Central and 
Southwest Missouri.  The Crew Leader will play a key role in refining a 15 
year project investigating the effect of patch burn grazing on remnant 
prairie plant communities.  This position offers an opportunity to continue 
to develop plant identification skills, learn about tallgrass prairie 
ecology and large-scale project design, and to interact with professionals 
in the field.  The Crew Leader will be able to gain additional skills 
through a variety of formal and informal training opportunities (e.g., MS 
Access, ARC GIS, plant identification, ATV safety)

Duties:Summer project tasks include identifying 200+ prairie plants to 
species, assessing presence/absence and estimating plant coverage.  The 
Crew Leader will be responsible for collecting presence/absence data 
independently, as well as working with a botany technician to collect plant 
community diversity data.  The Crew Leader will be responsible for some 
data entry, and some data quality control in MS Access.  The Crew Leader 
will motivate and lead a summer botany crew (3 others) in the absence of 
the Grassland Botanist. Fall-Winter project tasks include protocol and 
field manual revisions, reviewing and improving sampling logistics, 
refinement and maintenance of a process to manage collected unknown plant 
material (both physical and digital), and assistance in development of crew 
training materials. Other duties include maintaining a herbarium database, 
leading in the pressing and mounting of any collected plant material, 
assisting in training a summer botany crew, and becoming familiar with the 
Heritage Database, and volunteering for other Field Station projects, as 
time allows.  

Qualifications:  The Crew Leader must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Botany, 
Ecology or related field and have completed plant taxonomy or similar 
course. Demonstrated field botany experience is highly desired.  Experience 
in leading a field crew is preferred.  The Crew Leader must have interest 
in learning about tallgrass prairie plant communities.  The Crew Leader 
must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, possess a strong 
work ethic and excellent organizational skills.  The Crew Leader must also 
possess leadership qualities and the ability to coordinate field efforts to 
efficiently meet research project objectives in the allotted timeframe.  
The Crew Leader must work effectively with minimal supervision and as part 
of a research team.  The Crew Leader must be able to hike 3 + miles a day 
with 15-20 lbs. of gear on uneven terrain, endure heat and high humidity, 
and orient plots with the use of a compass.  In May-September, the Crew 
Leader will be required to work long hours outdoors, often with work 
beginning at 6:30 am, and will be expected to endure harsh field conditions 
(sun, heat, humidity, ticks, chiggers, briars, and hills).  The Crew Leader 
must be able to travel statewide including monthly overnight stays.  The 
Crew Leader must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving 
4-wheel drive trucks, hauling ATVs on trailers, and backing trailers. A 
field vehicle is provided.  The Crew Leader must be willing to live with no 
internet access in the available MDC-sponsored housing.  The Crew Leader 
must be able to share field housing with other botany crew members or other 
field station hourly staff. The successful candidate must submit to a drug 
screen following offer of employment.

For more information or questions, contact:
Elizabeth Middleton
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
Grassland Botanist
Phone (preferred): 660-885-6981 x 230
Email: elizabeth.middle...@mdc.mo.gov

Application: 
Please send the following materials to Elizabeth Middleton 
(elizabeth.middle...@mdc.mo.gov).  Please put ‘Botanical Research Crew 
Leader” in the subject line of your email.  
1)electronic cover letter, 
2)detailed CV,
3)college transcripts (unofficial is ok, but must be able to obtain 
official transcript on request), and
4)phone and email contact information for at least 2 professional 
references, including a recent employer.  


Deadline: November 1, 2016

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position Colorado College Botany

[Shane Heschel]

The Department of Organismal Biology and Ecology at Colorado College announces 
a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Plant Systematics & Botany to 
begin in August 2017.  Application deadline is September 16, 2016.

Responsibilities include teaching the following six courses: an independent 
study research class, introductory Biology of Plants, Field Botany, and 
upper-level courses such as evolution or conservation biology.  Field skills 
are essential, and familiarity with Rocky Mountain or Southwestern ecosystems 
is highly desirable.  The ability to sustain and develop the high-quality 
12,000-specimen herbarium collection is also highly desirable.  We seek 
applicants with a demonstrated ability to mentor student research projects and 
maintain an active research program in botanical sciences, such as 
phylogenetics, systematics, and evolution.  Resources include a modern research 
greenhouse and SEM/TEM facilities.

Apply at: https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/2534
Colorado College is a private, undergraduate, highly selective, liberal arts 
institution enrolling approximately 2000 students.  The college uses the Block 
Plan calendar in which students take one class at a time, allowing for 
significant field and research experiences. The College is committed to 
increasing the diversity of the college community.  Further, Colorado College 
is dedicated to the development of faculty and staff who are committed to 
inclusive practices in teaching, learning, and working.  Candidates who can 
contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.

PhD and teaching experience required, post-doctoral experience preferred.  
Applications should include: (1) description of relevant professional 
background, (2) statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, (3) 
curriculum vitae, (4) unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate 
transcripts, and (5) three letters of recommendation.  Information about 
Colorado College and OBE can be found at our web site: 
https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/obe/.

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the 
diversity of its community.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, 
color, age, disability, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, 
gender identity or expression in our educational programs and activities or our 
employment practices.

Questions about this position may be emailed to Shane Heschel 
(shane.hesc...@coloradocollege.edu) 
with subject "BOTANY SEARCH".

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: Tenure Track Position in Urban Ecology at NC State

[Rebecca Irwin]

Assistant Professor of Urban Ecology
Department of Applied Ecology
North Carolina State University
Application deadline:  September 9, 2016

The Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Urban Ecology at the
rank of Assistant Professor.  We are seeking an individual who studies both
pattern and process in urban ecosystems.  The successful applicant can have
a background in population, community, or ecosystem ecology in terrestrial
or aquatic environments.  We are especially interested in candidates with
demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research and scholarship
combining the natural and social sciences for the management of multiple
ecosystem services in urban landscapes.  Opportunities for collaboration
exist across departments and colleges as well as with the Southeast Climate
Science Center, the North Carolina Museum of Sciences, and the Office of
Public Science.  Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and/or
graduate courses in the applicant’s area of research expertise, with 30%
effort in outreach. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a
vigorous, extramurally funded research program that enhances existing
strengths in Urban Ecology at NCSU.  Post-doctoral and teaching experiences
are preferred. To apply, please go to jobs.ncsu.edu and search for position
number 00105621. Applicants should include a cover letter, CV, and
statements of research and teaching interests. In addition, applicants
should include names and contact information for three references. Review of
applications will begin on September 9, 2016.  For questions about this
position, please contact Rebecca Irwin at reir...@ncsu.edu.  [Please ignore
the errors in the NCSU jobs posting:  close date is 9/9/2016 and anticipated
hire date is 8/16/2017.]

NC State is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Women and
members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. In
addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual
orientation or genetic information. We welcome the opportunity to work with
candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or
partners.

[ECOLOG-L] Last Call for Conference Abstracts - Lacawac Ecology Conference

[Sarah Princiotta]

Registration for the 5th Annual Lacawac Ecology Conference (September 24,
2016) is quickly approaching! Register by September 13 to connect with
regional researchers in a beautiful, historic setting in northeastern
Pennsylvania. Abstracts from both terrestrial and aquatic research are
welcome! Visit http://www.lacawac.org/lacawac-ecology-conference.html for
more information.

-- 
*Sarah DeVaul Princiotta, Ph.D.*
Director of Research and Education
Lacawac Sanctuary & Field Station
94 Sanctuary Road
Lake Ariel, PA 18436

(w) 570-689-9494
(c) 609-284-0075

*RESEARCH - EDUCATION - PRESERVATION*

[ECOLOG-L] Cluster Hire for Coastal Science Faculty Positions at LUMCON

[Brian Roberts]

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium for Research and Education 
(LUMCON) seeks to hire at least three new Assistant Professors in the 
first phase of multi-year faculty expansion. We seek candidates in the 
following areas of coastal science: fisheries ecology, coastal 
hydrology/physical oceanography, plant ecology, biological oceanography, 
microbial ecology, and marine chemistry.   Candidates should have 
notable research achievements, demonstration of funded research, or 
potential for funded research, and a commitment to education and 
outreach. 
 
The LUMCON DeFelice Marine Center (http://www.lumcon.edu) is located 
approximately 2 hours southwest of New Orleans at the upper end of 
Terrebonne Bay in the Mississippi River delta plain between the 
Atchafalaya and Mississippi rivers. LUMCON's unique locality encompasses 
numerous habitats in the Mississippi River Delta/Gulf of Mexico 
ecosystem, including extensive marshes, estuaries, rivers large and 
small, and the open Gulf of Mexico benthic and pelagic systems.   The 
Center facilities include a seawater system, multiple wet labs, and a 
racetrack flume with laser Doppler profiler, state-of-the art 
environmental chambers, extensive aquaculture facilities and toxicology 
lab, a marsh mesocosm facility under development, and fleet of research 
vessels.  Preference will be given to candidates who can clearly 
demonstrate a research program that maximizes the locality and research 
assets of the DeFelice Marine Center. 
 
In addition, LUMCON represents a consortium of university and colleges 
across the State of Louisiana.  The successful candidate will build a 
collaborative program with faculty at the DeFelice Marine Center and 
across the consortium of universities and colleges.
 
The position carries a 9-month salary. The initial appointment is for 
three years; following a review, the contract may be renewed for three 
more years.  A six-year review similar to tenure is conducted for 
promotion to Associate Professor with a six-year appointment, but LUMCON 
is not a tenure-granting institution.
 
Submit electronic copies of a letter of interest; curriculum vita; 
research statement; education and outreach statement; a statement of how 
your research program would leverage specific LUMCON assets, consortium 
relationships, and consortium faculty collaborations; and the name, 
affiliation, address, phone and email address of three references to 
h...@lumcon.edu with the subject LUMCON FACULTY CLUSTER HIRE.  Specific 
questions about the positions can be directed to  Dr. Craig R. McClain, 
Executive Director, cmccl...@lumcon.edu (985-851-2801). 
 
Review of applicants will begin September 15, 2016 and will continue 
until position is filled.
 
LUMCON is an AA/EO employer

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Applications! CUAHSI's Pathfinder Graduate Student Fellowship and Let's Talk About Water Challenge Grant Programs

[Elizabeth Tran]

CUAHSI is now accepting applications for the following programs:

Pathfinder Graduate Student Fellowships:
Provides travel grants for graduate students to add another site to enhance 
their research!
and
Let's Talk About Water Challenge Grants:
Provides support to host water science education events!

Continue reading below for additional information and application deadlines.


CUAHSI's Pathfinder Graduate Student Fellowship program provides travel funds 
to graduate students in water science to make an extended trip to conduct and 
enhance their research. Fellowships are awarded to cover travel costs up to a 
maximum of $5,000. This opportunity allows students to travel to an additional 
field site to conduct comparative research, collaborate with a research group, 
or work with researchers on adding an inter-disciplinary dimension to a water 
science project.

CUAHSI encourages applicants from across the broad range of water science. 
Preference is given to students advanced enough in their graduate studies to 
conduct substantive research during the travel period, and to research plans 
that clearly demonstrate how the travel and collaboration substantially 
enhances and broadens the student's current research. Graduate students 
enrolled in US universities are eligible to apply for a Pathfinder Fellowship.

Applications must be submitted by October 14th.

For complete application instructions, visit: 
https://www.cuahsi.org/PathfinderFellowships



Want to host a Let's Talk About Water event for water science education?

CUAHSI's Let's Talk About Water Challenge Grant program supports universities 
in the development of their own Let's Talk About Water (LTAW) science outreach 
events. LTAW events use a film screening and panel discussion format to 
catalyze conversation between water science experts and the public. The 
Challenge Grant program is awarded on a dollar for dollar matching basis - 
meaning that CUAHSI matches funds raised by the university (up to $3,000).

Student groups or university faculty are eligible to apply for a Challenge 
Grant, but the grant must be awarded to a U.S. university.

Applications must be submitted by November 4th.

For complete application instructions, visit: 
https://www.cuahsi.org/LTAWchallengegrants



Questions should be submitted to com...@cuahsi.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Wetland Ecologist/Biologist Job

[Derek Marks]

Please see the attached link for an exciting job opportunity with the
Tulalip Tribes of Washington in their Natural Resources Department. 
https://employment.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/job-details/wetland-biologist/4953/1/

All information for application can be found on the Tulalip Tribes
employment webpage.  Position is open until filled, though we are looking to
fill the vacancy soon.  Questions can be directed to me if needed
dma...@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Ecology and Evolution in Forest Ecosystems

[Jonathan Levine]

See below for a generously funded professorship here at ETH Zurich (due
October 31):

The Department of Environmental Systems Science (www.usys.ethz.ch) at ETH
Zurich invites applications for an assistant professor tenure track in
Ecology and Evolution in Forest Ecosystems.

The assistant professor develops and leads an internationally recognized
research programme and is expected to integrate into research activities in
related fields at ETH Zurich. He or she will use any relevant experimental,
comparative and/or theoretical approaches to explore ecological and/or
evolutionary processes that affect the composition, diversity, structure,
dynamics and function of forest communities. The search is not limited to
plant-based research, hence scientists working with non-plant forest
components are encouraged to apply.

The new professor will teach in the Master of Environmental Sciences
programme, offering subjects in Forest and Landscape Management that are
also relevant to Ecology and Evolution. Undergraduate level courses are
taught in German or English and graduate level courses in English.

Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of
younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent
to other top international universities.

To apply:
https://www.ethz.ch/en/the-eth-zurich/working-teaching-and-research/faculty-affairs/ausgeschriebene-professuren/systemorientierte-naturwissenschaften/Assistenzprofessur-Ecology-and-Evolution-in-Forest-Ecosystems.html

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a
statement of future research and teaching interests, the names and contact
details of three referees, and three of your most important achievements*.
The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH
Zurich, Prof. Dr. Lino Guzzella. The closing date for applications is 31
October 2016. ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family friendly
employer and is further responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We
specifically encourage women to apply.

*ETH Zurich not only supports the quantitative measurement of your
achievements but also the qualitative assessment of academic
accomplishments. This is why you are kindly asked to submit a short
description of your three most important achievements (maximum a half page
each). Besides research findings, these could also be extraordinary
achievements in teaching and its further development, services in the
benefit of the academic community or society, software development, patents,
knowledge transfer and its practical application, spin-off companies or similar.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: postdoctoral researcher on ecophysiology modeling

[David Medvigy]

POST DOCTORAL POSITION 

Relating Plant Hydraulics to Ecosystem Carbon Accumulation

The Medvigy lab (https://biology.nd.edu/people/david-medvigy/), in the
Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, is
seeking an ecophysiologist or wood anatomist with interest in plant
hydraulics and numerical modeling. The fellow will work both independently
and as part of a collaborative team to study how changes in climate, and
especially precipitation, impact plant hydraulics, plant biomass production,
and ultimately ecosystem carbon balances. This is primarily a modeling
position, but a measurement component may be possible depending on the
candidate.

A range of available projects includes: (1) Modeling and analysis of coupled
water-carbon dynamics in plant stems; (2) Modeling and analysis of the
phenology of wood formation; and (3) Developing and testing models of carbon
allocation to better understand how ecosystem carbon storage will respond to
changing climate regimes.

To align with these projects, the candidate should have a strong working
knowledge of mechanisms related to tree stem growth and/or plant hydraulics,
and how these mechanisms depend on the physical environment. Expertise in
the numerical modeling of ecosystems and/or organisms is preferred, but
outstanding candidates with an experimental background will also be
considered.  

The position is designed to ensure a strong training trajectory for a
biologist aspiring to an independent research career. This includes a rich
opportunity to interface with other quantitative/computational/environmental
biologists in the department and across campus, including the Environmental
Change Initiative (https://environmentalchange.nd.edu/), along with
collaborators at other institutions. Salary will be at standard levels per
NIH and institutional guidelines.

Submit a current C.V. and names of 3 references to Dr. David Medvigy,
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre
Dame, IN  46556-0369, dmedv...@nd.edu .

The University of Notre Dame is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. 

[ECOLOG-L] HABs session at ASLO 2017

[Alan Wilson]

Hello.  If you are planning to attend ASLO in Honolulu this February 26-March 3 
and study harmful algal blooms (HABs) in freshwater, brackish, and/or marine 
ecosystems, please consider joining our session. We are especially interested 
in including scientists from all career stages. Given the threat that HABs pose 
to aquatic ecosystems and human health, we are encouraging presenters to 
highlight the management implications of their research. Note that the abstract 
deadline is 14 October 2016. If you have questions about our session, please 
let us know. Thanks for spreading the word about our session. See you in sunny 
Hawaii. Bryan, Chris, Raphael, Thad, Jeffery, and Alan



Session title: SS021 - Crossing disciplinary boundaries across the 
freshwater-marine continuum to advance the understanding of harmful algal 
blooms (HABs)

Session link: 
http://www.sgmeet.com/aslo/honolulu2017/sessionschedule.asp?SessionID=021



Session description: Harmful algal blooms (HABs) comprised of toxigenic algae 
and/or cyanobacteria threaten global marine, estuarine, and freshwater 
ecosystems and related services. Their frequency and intensity are hypothesized 
to increase with climate change and eutrophication. Although HABs represent a 
significant human health threat, the science assessing their occurrence, fate, 
toxicity, and risk to public health and the environment remains fragmented 
among limnologists, marine scientists, toxicologists, ecologists, chemists and 
engineers. While mechanisms that promote HABs across systems are routinely 
similar (e.g. elevated nutrients, light, salinity, carbon dioxide, 
temperature), a unified understanding of the factors that cause these events is 
lacking. Perhaps more importantly, communication gaps among scientists studying 
bloom formation and ecosystem effects and those studying the eco- and health 
toxicology of blooms have hindered effective HAB managements. This session 
seeks to bring together HABs scientists who study multiple aspects of these 
events, including their biogeochemistry, chemistry, biogeography, toxicology, 
ecology, and epidemiology, as well as approaches to monitor HAB distribution, 
genetic diversity, and toxicity. All types of HABs studies are encouraged 
including descriptive, correlative, empirical, and/or theoretical. Given the 
environmental and health threat that HABs pose to society, we encourage a focus 
on management solutions.



Session chairs:

Bryan Brooks, Baylor University, 
bryan_bro...@baylor.edu

Chris Gobler, Stony Brook University, 
christopher.gob...@stonybrook.edu

Raphael Kudela, University of California, Santa Cruz, 
kud...@ucsc.edu

Thad Scott, Baylor University, 
thad_sc...@baylor.edu

Jeffery Steevens, USGS, jsteev...@usgs.gov

Alan Wilson, Auburn University, wil...@auburn.edu



Abstract submission deadline: 14 October 2016

Registration: https://www.sgmeet.com/aslo/honolulu2017/reginfo.asp


--
Alan Wilson
Associate Professor - Auburn University
Fisheries - www.wilsonlab.com - 334-246-1120

[ECOLOG-L] Early Registration deadline approaching!

[Jennifer Rhodes]

We are less than 2 weeks out from the early registration deadline! To find out 
more details and register, check out , 
http://ecogen.k-state.edu/symposia/2016/2016.html.

***

14th Annual Ecological Genomics Symposium
October 28-30, 2016
Kansas City Country Club Plaza
Symposium website:  http://ecogen.k-state.edu/symposia/2016/2016.html

This year marks the 14th anniversary of the Ecological Genomics Symposium. We 
have put together an outstanding lineup of ten speakers. Symposium details can 
be found at http://ecogen.k-state.edu/symposia/2016/2016.html.  The meeting 
will convene at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, and conclude at Noon on 
Sunday, October 30.

REGISTRATION:
Please register online today at:  
http://ecogen.k-state.edu/symposia/2016/2016registration.html.  You may also 
register to attend the optional Saturday night banquet for an additional fee of 
$50.

POSTER ABSTRACTS:
Poster topics should be related to the field of Ecological Genomics.  A LIMITED 
NUMBER OF SUBMITTED POSTER ABSTRACTS WILL BE SELECTED FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS.  
Instructions for submitting your abstract online are at:  
http://ecogen.k-state.edu/symposia/2016/2016abstract.html.  DEADLINE to be 
considered for oral presentation:  September 16, 2016.

VENUE:  The symposium will take place at the Kansas City Marriott on the 
beautiful Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri.  Reserve your hotel room 
online by visiting the Symposium website.  Deadline:  October 7, 2016.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

· Hans Hofmann, University of Texas at Austin

· Kirsten Hofmockel, Iowa State University

· Robin Hopkins, Harvard University

· Christian Landry, Département de biologie, Université Laval, Québec, 
Canada

· Blake Matthews, Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and 
Technology

· Suzanne McGaugh, University of Minnesota

· Geoffrey P. Morris, Kansas State University

· Kenneth M. Olsen, Washington University in St. Louis

· Amy Toth, Iowa State University

· James R. Walters, University of Kansas
DEADLINES:
Friday, 9/16Early Registration at discounted rates
Friday, 9/16Poster Abstracts for oral presentation consideration
Friday, 10/7Hotel Reservations
Friday, 10/21  Poster Abstract for poster presentation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION will be posted on our website, 
http://ecogen.k-state.edu/symposia/2016/2016.html, as details are finalized.

FUNDING for this symposium is provided by Kansas State University and Genome.